System/Policy
Vegas PBS seeks to dismiss lawsuits filed by former employee
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The lawsuits filed by a former director of digital marketing accuse station leaders and other parties of defamation and discrimination.
North Dakota’s Prairie Public dodges bill threatening to end state funding
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A bill attempting to end state funding for public broadcasting failed to make it out of committee.
People
Comings and goings: Stevan Smith named CCO for WBGO, ‘NewsHour’ hires reporters for Communities Initiative …
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Smith most recently worked as assistant PD for WNYC in New York City.
System/Policy
Crosscut Union votes against first contract with Cascade Public Media management
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Newsroom employees cited concerns with wages, vacation days and staffers leaving the organization.
Programs/Content
TPT’s Rewire will end publishing, continue video work for PBS Digital Studios
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Rewire launched in 2013 as a local engagement project and pivoted to become an online publication in 2016.
Development
How original research is helping NPM draw sponsors to public radio
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NPM is seeing “millions in return on our investment,” said CEO Gina Garrubbo.
People
WUCF leader Phil Hoffman leaves station
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Hoffman joined WUCF in 2016 after working for KMOS and stations in Akron, Ohio.
Programs/Content
Why public radio’s news shows need unique approaches to top stories
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It’s never the subject that makes you unique — it’s what you do with the subject.
Development
WBUR closes first capital campaign with $35M
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The majority of the funding is supporting the station’s live-events venue.
Programs/Content
Upcoming ‘Nova’ doc builds on a decade of marijuana research
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“The Cannabis Question” “is very different than the show that would have been on 10 years ago,” said neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd during the summer Television Critics Association press tour.
People
Comings and goings: Steve Nelson will leave NPR, WETA hires CTO …
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Nelson was senior director of programming for NPR.
Documentaries
Ken Burns: ‘I do not accept that only people of a particular background can tell certain stories’
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Speaking during the Television Critics Association summer press tour, Burns said he supported PBS’ new initiatives to increase programming diversity.